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MF12 ULX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,172 mi
Last recorded109,172 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 ULX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 109,172 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 101,217 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 93,182 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 84,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 75,269 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 75,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 65,540 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 65,540 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 56,894 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,624 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 43,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,928 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,249 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,545 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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MF12 ULX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF12 ULX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF12 ULX registered?

MF12 ULX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is MF12 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 ULX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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